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R20 BUD

2008 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

163,257 mi
Last recorded163,257 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR20 BUD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 163,257 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower - both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 154,999 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Feb 2025 154,998 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 146,764 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 139,140 miles

front lower valance slight damage,nearside front fog light damaged bracket

grease around nearside front outer c.v boot clip area

Pass 3 Mar 2022 131,817 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive leaks, will require attention. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front number plate slight loose

rear exhaust outer sleeving corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2021 125,092 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 121,122 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive will require attention. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear brake pads worn / wearing

rear exhaust box heavily corroded and 1 rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 1 Mar 2019 114,693 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear brake pads worn / wearing

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2018 104,107 miles

oil leak

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2017 94,625 miles

bulb? connection? to nearside front sidelight

nearside front tyre worn / wearing on outer edge

Pass 15 Feb 2016 87,479 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 78,448 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2014 72,392 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 72,385 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 61,889 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 58,218 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 58,218 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 46,385 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?

Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.

74.3%
Pass Rate
7,075
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
55,671
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,935
position lamp(s) not working 13,798
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,560
Registration plate lamp not working 10,446
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,497
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R20 BUD is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2008 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 86,337 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R20 BUD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 18 years old, this Saab 9-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R20 BUD is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 5 December 2008.

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